Quick Connects — Class II medical device recall Z-1180-2016
Terminated recall by Steris Corporation, reported 2016-03-23, distributed nationwide. The firm discovered that one of the hysteroscope models listed for processing in four existing Quick Connects
| Recall number | Z-1180-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Steris Corporation, Mentor, OH, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-12-04 |
| Classified | 2016-03-16 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-03-23 |
| Terminated | 2016-08-26 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AU, BG, BH, CA, ES, GB, GR, IT, MX, MY, QA, RU |
| Quantity | 809 units |
| Model numbers | QKC1736E, QKC1736INT, QKC1737E, QKC1737INT |
Product
Quick Connects. Steris Corporation. Model numbers: QKC1736E, QKC1736INT, QKC1737E, and QKC1737INT. Each Quick Connect contains a flow unit consisting of tubing, tethers, and adapters. For sterilant and rinse water used in endoscope washers.
Reason for recall
The firm discovered that one of the hysteroscope models listed for processing in four existing Quick Connects has one inlet port rather than two inlet ports as indicated in the Quick Connect processing instructions.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.